Tottenham Hotspur ended a five-year wait for a league win at the London Stadium as they crushed West Ham United 3-0 in Saturday’s Premier League London derby.
The result gave Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs their third win in four league games this season, continuing a bright start to their campaign. For David Moyes’ West Ham, it was yet another disappointing afternoon—their fourth defeat in five matches across all competitions.
First Half: West Ham Start Brightly, Spurs Grow Into Game
The Hammers began on the front foot, driven by Mohammed Kudus, who drew boos from the travelling Spurs fans but looked lively in early exchanges. Kudus’ set-pieces and El Hadji Diouf’s deliveries unsettled the visitors, while Lucas Paquetá nearly gave West Ham the lead with a strike that drifted narrowly wide.
Tottenham thought they had taken the lead when Cristian Romero headed in from Kudus’ corner, but the goal was chalked off for a foul by Micky van de Ven. That reprieve seemed to spark Spurs into life.
The likes of Pape Matar Sarr and Pedro Porro started linking up dangerously, while goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario stood firm to deny Jarrod Bowen’s dangerous cross. Despite West Ham’s early intensity, Tottenham ended the half in control, with the scores level at 0-0.
Second Half: Spurs Strike Fast and Ruthless
Tottenham wasted no time after the restart. Just two minutes into the second half, Sarr broke the deadlock, heading home from a Xavi Simons assist to silence the home crowd.
West Ham attempted to respond through Bowen, but Vicario’s sharp reflexes denied the forward. Moments later, their hopes suffered a fatal blow when Tomáš Souček was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle on João Palhinha.
From the resulting free-kick, Tottenham doubled their lead. Youngster Lucas Bergvall rose highest to nod in a looping header beyond Mads Hermansen, making it 2-0.
Spurs weren’t done yet. In the 64th minute, Micky van de Ven capped a fine team move with a composed finish into the bottom corner, sparking jubilant celebrations from the travelling Spurs fans, who serenaded their side with chants of “olé, olé”.
Key Stats From Tottenham’s 3-0 Win
Spurs’ first league win at the London Stadium since November 2019.
Third victory in four EPL matches this season for Postecoglou’s men.
West Ham’s fourth defeat in their last five matches across all competitions.
Goals from Sarr, Bergvall, and Van de Ven secured the emphatic win.
What This Win Means for Spurs
This result underlined Tottenham’s resurgence under Postecoglou. The midfield trio of Palhinha, Sarr, and Simons controlled the tempo, while Romero and Van de Ven kept things tight at the back.
For Spurs, the victory boosts confidence ahead of a tough run of fixtures, while also ending the frustration of years without success at the London Stadium.
The win keeps them within touching distance of the Premier League’s top four, and with performances like this, Spurs fans will believe a serious challenge for Champions League qualification is on the cards.
West Ham’s Woes Deepen
For David Moyes, this was another nightmare afternoon. After a promising win over Nottingham Forest earlier in the season, the Hammers have now slumped to four defeats in five.
Souček’s dismissal summed up their lack of discipline, while Kudus and Paquetá—despite bright moments—couldn’t make the difference. With defensive lapses and poor finishing haunting them, West Ham risk slipping further down the table unless improvements come quickly.
Final Whistle: Spurs on the Rise, Hammers in Trouble
Tottenham’s 3-0 derby triumph over 10-man West Ham wasn’t just about three points. It was about ending a hoodoo, making a statement, and showing they can grind out dominant away wins.
For West Ham, the pressure mounts. Moyes needs answers fast, or the fans’ frustration will grow louder with each defeat.
As the Premier League season gathers pace, one thing is clear: Spurs look ready to fight at the top, while West Ham must dig deep to avoid sinking further down the table.
